Post by Randalla on Mar 1, 2009 2:06:38 GMT -8
As promised, here are a few shots of the Mardi Gras projects that kept me busy when I wasn't procrastinating... ::cough::
I begin by using vegetable tanned leather. This is important, as vegetable tanned leather holds its shape after it is soaked, stretched and formed, once it's all nice and dry.
Then I cut my desired shapes, using a simple paper template. I usually just make up the fancy stuff as I go along, like beaks, feathery looking frills, etc. (Also, product placement FTW!)
Then thoroughly wet the pieces, and form them over a mold--or use a cheap plastic mask like I do.
Allow to air dry, or if you're in a hurry like I usually am, use a hair dryer.
Paint with acrylics.
Embellish with glitter, feathers, plumes, bells, etc.
And one big one, mounted in a shadowbox:
I begin by using vegetable tanned leather. This is important, as vegetable tanned leather holds its shape after it is soaked, stretched and formed, once it's all nice and dry.
Then I cut my desired shapes, using a simple paper template. I usually just make up the fancy stuff as I go along, like beaks, feathery looking frills, etc. (Also, product placement FTW!)
Then thoroughly wet the pieces, and form them over a mold--or use a cheap plastic mask like I do.
Allow to air dry, or if you're in a hurry like I usually am, use a hair dryer.
Paint with acrylics.
Embellish with glitter, feathers, plumes, bells, etc.
And one big one, mounted in a shadowbox:
You always have a great eye for art.